Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Review of Its Uses and Impacts in English Language Teaching and Learning

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the imitation of human thought processes by a computer system to behave in a human-like manner. As a key factor of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, AI is transforming education by facilitating more accessible and customized learning experiences. To explore the cause of the rising integration of AI in education, this article analyses the latest literature and AI tools employed in the industry to comprehend the role of AI in English language teaching and learning. This study uses a qualitative research method to collect and analyse fifty citable, recently published scholarly writings available at the Google Scholar database. The data is synthesized and examined through content analysis techniques to summarize and integrate key information for precise and accurate results. The results suggest that AI fosters a supportive environment, provides rich materials according to the learner's proficiency, career goals, and personal interests, significantly upgrading the teaching and learning experience in ELT. Despite its limitations and challenges, the role of AI in education is going to expand with the development of technology offering even more innovative approaches and tools to enhance both teaching practices and learning outcomes in the field of English language education.